lembaga swadaya masyarakat

Indonesian

Etymology

Compound of lembaga (institution) +‎ swadaya (self-reliance) +‎ masyarakat (society), literally self-reliance societal institution. Coined by Indonesian politician Sarino Mangunpranoto in 1978.

Noun

lembaga swadaya masyarakat (plural lembaga-lembaga swadaya masyarakat)

  1. non-governmental organization

Alternative forms

Synonyms

Further reading